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allotropic on "Which light combination ?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/which-light-combination#post-4764258
Sat, 09 Mar 2013 14:15:37 +0000allotropic4764258@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Thanks, I've just ordered an X2 with a pair of optics, can't wait to get my hands on it.
</p>neninja on "Which light combination ?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/which-light-combination#post-4764114
Sat, 09 Mar 2013 13:16:17 +0000neninja4764114@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>I don't expect any changes to the X2 until the Autumn in time for Interbike in mid September.</p>
<p>I would expect Gloworm to be looking towards the new XM-L2 rather than the XM-L U3.
</p>allotropic on "Which light combination ?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/which-light-combination#post-4764005
Sat, 09 Mar 2013 12:26:11 +0000allotropic4764005@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>neninja, do you know if Gloworm have any plans to put the U3 in the X2?
</p>neninja on "Which light combination ?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/which-light-combination#post-4758256
Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:49:53 +0000neninja4758256@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Pictures of Gloworm X1 mounted in Urge Endur-o-matic here on Ed Oxley's helmet - <a href="http://www.great-rock.co.uk/2013/01/gloworm-lights/" rel="nofollow">http://www.great-rock.co.uk/2013/01/gloworm-lights/</a></p>
<p>Run times will vary according to how long you are high etc. Expect at least 2.5 hours at 1200 lumens from the X2 (4 cell) and 2.25 hours at 850 lumens for the X1 (using the 2 cell battery pack).</p>
<p>MBUK got 2hrs 46 mins out of the X2 on full when they tested it (and gave it 4.5 stars, Value and Most Wanted awards) <a href="http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/article/best-mountain-bike-lights-28195/" rel="nofollow">http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/article/best-mountain-bike-lights-28195/</a>
</p>superfli on "Which light combination ?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/which-light-combination#post-4758211
Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:38:26 +0000superfli4758211@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>I can +1 for hte four4th lights. I have an Exodus on my lid, its great!<br />
If you go this route, definitely get the "green" beam ones. They are noticeably better (wider and more natural light it seems), without the throwing of more lumens at it approach.
</p>shuhockey on "Which light combination ?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/which-light-combination#post-4758198
Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:35:35 +0000shuhockey4758198@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>shameless plug for my light that I have for sale.<br />
Amazing light, as bright as you could want, amazing condition.<br />
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Now £170 ono<br />
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</p>excitable1 on "Which light combination ?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/which-light-combination#post-4758197
Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:35:34 +0000excitable14758197@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<br />excitable1 on "Which light combination ?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/which-light-combination#post-4758196
Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:35:34 +0000excitable14758196@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Bloody Hell I read the ST article on the Gloworm lights and entered the competition... memory is not what it used to be !</p>
<p>Seems to be quite a lot of (good) fuss about these lights are they really that good and what's the battery life like out on the trail if you are turning them down for climbs etc ?</p>
<p>Also, anyone tried mounting the X1 on an Urge Endur-o-matic helmet. It does look like you can stretch the velcro strap across the two holes at the front but interested to see if anyone has given it a go ?
</p>shortcut on "Which light combination ?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/which-light-combination#post-4758175
Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:31:39 +0000shortcut4758175@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>I am using these <a href="http://four4th.co.uk/products/lights/" rel="nofollow">http://four4th.co.uk/products/lights/</a></p>
<p>On the bar I have a Holy Moses and on the lid a Genesis 3 spot. Lots of power.
</p>teamslug on "Which light combination ?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/which-light-combination#post-4757996
Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:48:35 +0000teamslug4757996@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>i'd say mtb batteries too...top lights and top customer service
</p>TurnerGuy on "Which light combination ?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/which-light-combination#post-4757780
Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:48:19 +0000TurnerGuy4757780@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>other option is a combo from </p>
<p><a href="http://www.mtbbatteries.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">http://www.mtbbatteries.co.uk/</a>
</p>crush83 on "Which light combination ?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/which-light-combination#post-4757628
Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:11:39 +0000crush834757628@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>i normaly ride by sunlight . . . .
</p>superfli on "Which light combination ?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/which-light-combination#post-4757397
Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:13:15 +0000superfli4757397@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>A mate just sent me a link to some extremely cheap 808xmls £20</p>
<p><a href="http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=200855317025" rel="nofollow">http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=200855317025</a>
</p>variflex on "Which light combination ?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/which-light-combination#post-4757387
Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:10:35 +0000variflex4757387@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>I run a gloworm X1 on the lid and an exposure MaxD on the bars only because I dont like hanging batteries on the frame or stem.</p>
<p>If you're ok with separate batteries, then I agree the X1 and X2 combo is hard to beat.</p>
<p>Gloworm kit is VERY well made I can highly recommend them.
</p>rickon on "Which light combination ?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/which-light-combination#post-4757369
Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:05:55 +0000rickon4757369@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>I've got a Gloworm X1, far brighter than a Diablo, or a Mark-3 MAxxd on it's own. </p>
<p>I'd go for an X2 and an X1 for sure.
</p>Northwind on "Which light combination ?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/which-light-combination#post-4757321
Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:52:59 +0000Northwind4757321@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Gloworm or something of its ilk makes more sense than Exposure IMO- far more bang for your buck.
</p>excitable1 on "Which light combination ?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/which-light-combination#post-4757262
Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:40:29 +0000excitable14757262@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Thanks, I'll take a look at Glow worm then... Mine field now bigger !
</p>neninja on "Which light combination ?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/which-light-combination#post-4757043
Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:40:28 +0000neninja4757043@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>You could have a Gloworm X1 and X2 combination plus a QR handlebar mount for less than the price of the Maxx-D (plus you get a 10% STW Premier discount - <a href="http://singletrackworld.com/2013/02/tuesday-treats-26-crg-moto/" rel="nofollow">http://singletrackworld.com/2013/02/tuesday-treats-26-crg-moto/</a> making it even better value)</p>
<p>Both lights are compatible with either battery pack so you can swap them over and beam patterns can be customised by changing optics.</p>
<p>They would give a similar output as Exposure do seem to overstate their outputs somewhat (the Maxx-D Mk4 had a claimed 1285 lumens but MTBR tested it at 800 lumens in an integrating sphere).</p>
<p>Search Gloworm on here and you'll find loads of feedback.</p>
<p><img src="http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d156/neninja/P1040098k_zps9db02a10.jpg"><br />
<img src="http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d156/neninja/Gloworm_Xone_shoot-14_zps41102b3d.png">
</p>excitable1 on "Which light combination ?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/which-light-combination#post-4756860
Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:53:15 +0000excitable14756860@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>What a bloody mine field !!!</p>
<p>Looking at buying a new set of lights so I can do more night riding out on the trails(on my own and instead of begging and borrowing) and convinced myself a need a helmet, bar and rear LED.</p>
<p>Think a combination of the following:<br />
Exposure Maxx D Mk3<br />
Exposure Diablo Mk4<br />
Exposure Red Eye Micro</p>
<p>Good combination, Joystick instead of Diablo, front light good enough, rear LED does the job. Also can anyone let me know how long I can expect the battery to last if I'm turning the brightness up and down for climbs etc ?</p>
<p>Any help would be appreciated.
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